Armenia opens National Tourism Office in MoscowNovember 21, 2009 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's National Tourism Office (NTO) was launched in Moscow, Organization's Director Mariam Atayan told INTERFAX-TOURISM agency."One of the priorities of office is to conduct PR and marketing campaigns for shaping Armenia's image as an interesting and cost-effective tourism sphere for Russia, as well as increasing tourists' flow and raising tourism expenses, " Atayan said. Besides, on December 15-18, NTO is planning to organize Russian leading media's press-tour to Armenia on the occasion of Chirstmas holidays. Early in February, the presentation of Tzahkadzor, one of Armenia's largest downhill health resort, will take place in Moscow. NTO also has plans to create a network of Armenian tourist operators and organize their coordination with Russian partners,» office director said. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |